IDOLINIZATION: Lovers To Strangers (Delight Series 1)

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CHAPTER 24

“Are you okay, sweetheart?”

I came back to my senses, Oh I was daydreaming again. My focus got worse after the talk with Abigail. It has such a huge impact on me that I can’t work. I’m so sorry to Sheena who has been working for me. “I’m sorry Mom. I’m just tired.”

It has been weeks since I got a good sleep. I’m still not talking to John but he understands me. I need some alone time. I’m just a burden, and a dishonor woman. “You need to rest sweetheart. I’m scared that I may lose you too.” I came up to her and hugged her not so tightly.

“Are you sad Mom?” she caressed my back, trying to calm me down. Pulang pula na ang aking mata kakaiyak. Araw-araw na akong umiiyak kasi hindi ko talaga mapigilan. “If you’re sad then I’m sad too.” She pouted and kissed my forehead.

“I’m sad that I have lost our youngest but we don’t plan anything. God will give us another again. A miracle baby, okay? Don’t be sad. It’s not your fault nor your boyfriend.” I cried even harder onto her chest. Her warm embrace and pure soul. She’s the best.

“Uhm, about your boyfriend. I think Leanna, you need to talk to him even once. Siguro sisihin niya ang lahat sa kanyang sarili kung bakit nangyari to. He have regrets but he will protect you no matter what.” He poked my cheek then smiled. It made me smile too.

“Okay, I’m gonna meet him again.”

I entered my office while everybody was staring at me. Everyone’s eyes were red and their nose too. “I’m okay everybody. Let’s just go down to work. Continue, don’t mind me.” Then I heard a quick sob and nose sniffles as they walked down through the hallway. I closed the door and silently sat on my chair.

The office that John renovated for me when he was still courting, now he is my boyfriend. “Let’s chat with him.”

I changed my mind, I need to call him. I was already 1 inch from pressing the call button when someone called me.

This person is unexpected. “Hello, Mr. Dela Cruz?”

It was Adi’s dad. Why would he call me at this hour? In vacation ba siya or what? [Leanna Adair, did you did this on purpose?] I felt his angry tone through the phone.

I was confused. “What? I have been peaceful since then, Why are you suddenly calling me po? Is there something tha-“

My sentence was cut down when I heard a loud scream on the phone. [The hospital is on fire because of you!]

I was about to speak when he ended the call. What in the world was happening?! Sheena barged on the door saying that there’s a huge fire on the other branch. I did nothing wrong!

Why is everyone putting the blame on me?

Nico drove with hundreds of crying people in the way. “Miss, few doctors survived as they sacrificed themselves to the patients.”

Doctors? That includes Adi’s parents. “No, it can’t be.” Bumaba ako sa kotse and everyone was staring at me. Their stares became more and more frightening. The happy smile turns into a frightening glare.

“It’s all because of you!” the patient sobs so hard that it may reach the other place. I was speechless of course. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang intention ng mga fans sa akin. I just want to be peaceful but I think dating a famous pop star is not right. “Everyone stay calm.” Sheena said to the crying patients.

“Gather all the information of all the doctors who died.” Sabi ko kay Sheena and she quickly does her work.

“I’m sorry for all the misunderstandings. It’s all my fault. I’m sorry.” Lumuhod ako sa sahig, I will pray for the good souls of the doctors who helped us throughout the years. They will be missed.